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Foreign News May 27, 1814

Freeman's Chronicle

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

What is this article about?

Reports on the Allied capture of Paris, preservation of order, national guards' non-opposition, Louis XVIII's proclamation and restoration, Soult's defeat, British advances, Bordeaux surrender, and brief rumors on Spain and Naples, based on March 10 Paris letters.

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Additional Particulars of the Late Foreign News.

[From the Boston Palladium.]

The Mayors of the twelve principalities of Paris waited on the Gen. of the Allies out of the walls, and agreed on the surrender of the city.

Accounts from Paris, subsequent to its being in possession of the Allies, said that perfect order was preserved and private property strictly respected.

About 50,000 of the national guards were at Paris at the time Gen. Blucher marched against it, but refused to oppose him, saying the Empress and Court had deserted them.

The national guard at Paris continued to do duty with the Allied forces, after they entered that city. The fences of Paris previous to its capture were very feeble.

There had been no mail at Rochelle from Paris for several days; but stages had come from the vicinity of that city and brought passengers, who fled from it as the Allies were entering.

It was reported that Louis XVIII. had been proclaimed at Paris, and even rumored that he was there.

Soult and Suchet had never formed a junction. In the last defeat of the former a great number of officers were killed, including 3 generals.

It was said Soult's army was inferior to Lord Wellington's, and was surrounded, but that the remainder of his army cut their way through & escaped. Soult and his troops were much praised by the British for the bravery they displayed.

British and Portuguese troops were known to have advanced upwards of 80 miles on the road from Bordeaux to Rochefort, taking possession of the intermediate places. The men of war at Rochefort had been moved up the river, and their crews taken to assist in defence of the city. It was reported that the siege had been commenced.

Bordeaux was surrendered to Louis XVIII. and the white flag exhibited. The duke of Angouleme was there, and had frequently attended at the theatre, where he was received with acclamations - cries in favor of Louis, old royal music, and new music composed for the occasion.

Lord Wellington had not entered Bordeaux, on account, it was said, of a wound he had received in his knee by a musket ball in the last action.

Lord Wellington had caused a soldier to be shot for pillaging.

Proclamations of Louis XVIII. were in circulation promising a general amnesty, and that purchasers of national domains since the revolution should not be disturbed.

In a proclamation of Louis XVIII. it was stated that he had made a treaty with the Allied powers for his restoration.

Lyons was retaken by the Allies.

Ferdinand had returned to Spain.

It was rumored that Murat, King of Naples, and brother-in-law to Bonaparte, had been assassinated.

At the last information from Bernadotte he was within about 60 miles of Paris.

Despatches for the French Ambassador, M. Serrurier, were brought by the Ida. It is said a decree has been issued by Napoleon, permitting him to marry in this country!

Very few letters were brought by the Ida, & most of these few for southern places - Those for here are all dated Paris, March 10.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Paris Surrender Allied Capture Louis Xviii Proclamation Soult Defeat Wellington Advance Bordeax Surrender Lyons Retaken

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Blucher Empress Louis Xviii Soult Suchet Lord Wellington Duke Of Angouleme Ferdinand Murat Bernadotte M. Serrurier Napoleon

Where did it happen?

Paris

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris

Event Date

Accounts Subsequent To Capture; Letters Dated March 10

Key Persons

Gen. Blucher Empress Louis Xviii Soult Suchet Lord Wellington Duke Of Angouleme Ferdinand Murat Bernadotte M. Serrurier Napoleon

Outcome

surrender of paris with order preserved; national guards joined allies; soult defeated with 3 generals killed, army escaped; bordeaux surrendered to louis xviii; lyons retaken; ferdinand returned to spain; rumor of murat assassinated; wellington wounded in knee; soldier shot for pillaging; louis xviii proclaimed with amnesty and treaty for restoration.

Event Details

The Mayors of Paris surrendered the city to the Allied general. Order was maintained post-capture, with national guards refusing to fight and later assisting Allies. Louis XVIII proclaimed, with rumors of his presence. Soult and Suchet did not join; Soult's inferior force defeated but escaped, praised for bravery. British and Portuguese advanced toward Rochefort, siege reported. Bordeaux surrendered with celebrations for Duke of Angouleme. Proclamations promised amnesty. Lyons retaken. Brief notes on Spain, Naples, Bernadotte's advance, and despatches via Ida.

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